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Department of Atomic Energy
Government achieves its atomic energy generation target set for the current year
Government has achieved its atomic energy generation target set for the current year. This was stated by Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
The target set for the current year 2021-22 is 41821 Million Units. The target for the period April to June 2021 was 10164 Million units against which, the actual generation was 11256 Million Units.
The targets for nuclear power generation are set on an annual basis, as a part of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited ’s annual Memorandum of Understanding  with Department of Atomic Energy . The targets for future will be set on an annual basis prior to the commencement of the financial year.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
A Marathon of Focused Webinars for Promoting Quality and Productivity in Indian Industry “Udyog Manthan” begins
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India is organizing Udyog Manthan - a marathon of focused sector-specific webinars for promoting Quality and Productivity in Indian Industry in association with Quality Council of India, National Productivity Council, and Industry bodies. It is being held from January 4, 2021 to March 2, 2021.
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce and Industry, Government of India will chair the session on 6th January, 2021.
The webinar series comprising 45 sessions will cover various major sectors in manufacturing and services. Each webinar will be a two hour session involving discussions led by sectoral and industry experts in a particular sector. Participants will include representatives from industry, testing and standardization bodies. The discussions will be live streamed on YouTube for all those interested in following the sessions.
Udyog Manthan will identify challenges, opportunities; draw upon solutions and best practices. The conversations will enable learning across industries and sectors for enhancing quality and productivity to promote 'Vocal for Local' and realizing the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
Shri Piyush Goyal has called upon the Indian industry to focus on improving Quality and Productivity, and undertake brainstorming sessions on these aspects so that the Country gets recognition as high quality, efficient manufacturer, trader and service-provider.
Ministry of Tourism
Government has taken up several projects under Coastal Circuit and for promotion of Cruise Tourism: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Key Highlights:
- Coastal Circuit identified as one of the fifteen thematic circuits for development under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
Recognizing the potential of Cruise Tourism, Ministry of Tourism has identified Cruise Tourism as one of the Niche Tourism Products. Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including cruise tourism, is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territory  Administration. However, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance  to the Central Government Agencies for development of tourism, including Cruise Tourism and Cruising along rivers on receipt of complete proposals under the Scheme of ‘Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development’.
In addition, Ministry of Tourism has identified Coastal Circuit as one of the fifteen thematic circuits for development under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme and provides financial assistance to various State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations for various tourism projects, which may include components related to cruise tourism, prioritized in consultation with States/UTs every year subject to availability of funds, inter-se priority and adherence to the scheme guidelines.
Apart from the above; Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has also implemented Sagarmala, which is a national programme aimed at accelerating economic development in the country by harnessing the potential of India’s 7,500 km long coastline and 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways. Under the coastal shipping and IWT pillar of Sagarmala programme, there are various projects which specifically focus on promotion of cruise passenger transport.
Government of India has sanctioned the following projects in the State of Andhra Pradesh relating to cruise tourism/coastal circuits:-
Ministry of Tourism:
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Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development Scheme
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Project
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Construction of Cruise-Cum-Coastal Cargo Terminal at Channel berth area in outer Harbour of Visakhapatnam Port
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38.50
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Swadesh Darshan Scheme 
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Development of Kakinada - Hope Island - Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary - Passarlapudi - Aduru - S Yanam - Kotipally
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67.84
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Development of Nellore - Pulikat Lake - Ubblamadugu Water Falls - Nelapattu- Kothakoduru - Mypadu - Ramateertham - Iskapalli
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49.55
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Sagarmala
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Construction of Cruise Terminal Berth and Terminal building at Channel Berth in outer harbour of Vishakhapatnam Port Trust
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96.05
This information was given by Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Pondicherry University Vice Chancellor congratulates professor T Shanmuganatham for being awarded best society chair award
Prof. Gurmeet Singh, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Pondicherry University felt proud and Congratulated Dr. T. Shanmuganantham, Professor; Head, Department of Electronics Engineering, Pondicherry University for his Best Society Chair Award received on IEEE Day . V.C further expressed this recognition from IEEE  has added one more feather and pride to the University and to the Electronics Department in particular.
Professor Dr.T. Shanmuganantham has been elected as Best Society Chair Award for IEEE Antennas ; Propagation Society  of Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry Chapter. Among 27 Societies, he has been elected for Best Chair due to the enormous contributions towards the activates of IEEE Antennas & Propagation for the year 2022. This prestigious award brings another laurel to his career for his excellent research focus of around 176 papers published in IEEE Xplore and 289 papers published in Scopus publications as per database published in website also recently received International Researcher Award-2021 from UK, IEEE Best Researcher Award-2021 and Distinguished Scientist Award-2020 for his research contributions. As a Chair of Antennas & Propagation Society  IEEE Madras Section, he organized a greater number of Distinguished Lecture Programme, Workshops, Faculty Development Programme, Lecture Series, International Conferences for the year 2022. He brought Researchers and Scientists who were working in the field of Antennas & Propagation from worldwide Universities/R&D Laboratories such as NTU, IISc, IITs, NITs, IIITs, ISRO, etc,.
This forum brought an opportunity for Antenna Researchers from Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry to develop and interact with researchers around the world. Award ceremony conducted at Anna University on the occasion of IEEE Day also Birth Anniversary of Dr. APJ. Abdul Kalam received from Prof. Vaidheki, Vice Chancellor of Mother Theresa University.
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Prime Minister's Office
History has been created with the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and expressed his gratitude to all fellow G20 members for their support and cooperation.
Sharing the digital copy of the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, the Prime Minister posted on X:
“History has been created with the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration. United in consensus and spirit, we pledge to work collaboratively for a better, more prosperous, and harmonious future. My gratitude to all fellow G20 members for their support and cooperation.”
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Procurement of Crops at MSP
The total production of crops, procurement of these crops at MSP and number of farmers benefitted on procurement of notified crops at MSP during the years 2017-18 to 2020-21 is at Annexure-I. Government procurement intervention through MSP operation also benefits those farmers who are not covered under MSP operations as overall market also response to declaration of MSP and Government’s procurement operations which results in private procurement on or above the MSP for various notified crops. Therefore, accurate number of farmers availing the benefits of MSP operation is difficult to assess
The Year-wise details of registered warehouses with capacity as on 17.03.2021 under Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority  and state wise details of Cold Storage under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture  Scheme upto 31.12.2020 are at Annexure-II & III.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Click here for Annexure-I
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Click here for Annexure-III
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Change in CCL Facility
Recognizing the additional responsibility on the shoulder of employees who are single mothers, and based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission , the Government has relaxed the conditionality of availing of CCL in three spells in a calendar year to six spells in a calendar year for single female Government servant vide notification dated 11.12.2018.
Further, the 7th CPC has observed that the CCL as a welfare measure is seen as a benefit that has to be availed simply because it exists, and there is a palpable need to bring in some inhibiting factor so as to ensure that only genuinely affected employees avail of this scheme. Government has accepted and implemented the recommendation of 7th CPC in this regard that 100% of the salary shall be paid for the first 365 days of CCL, and that 80% of the salary shall be paid for the next 365 days vide the above notification.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
DEEN DAYAL SPARSH YOJANA
Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana, a Pan India Scholarship Programme Launched on 03.11.17 by our Government of India for the welfare of school children and to increase the reach of Philately.
Under the scheme of SPARSH  it is proposed to award annual scholarships to children of Standard VI to IX having good academic record and also pursuing Philately as a hobby through a competitive selection process in all postal circles. The amount of Scholarship will be Rs.6000/- per annum.
To avail this scholarship, a Child must be a student of a recognized school within India and the concerned school should have a Philately Club and the Candidate should be a member of the club, In case the school Philately Club hasn’t been established a student having his own Philately Deposit Account will also be considered.
Every prospective school, which participates in the competition, would be assigned a Philately mentor who would help in formation of the School level Philately Club providing guidance to young and aspiring Philatelists on how to pursue the hobby and also helping the aspiring Philatelists on their Philately Projects etc.
For enrolling under this Scholarship program, application form may be given at the local post office before 26.07.2019.
Application form can be downloaded from www.tamilnadupost.nic.in.
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Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC  PROJECT ON 20 DEC 22 AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI
‘Arnala’, the first of 08 x ASW SWC Project, being built by GRSE for Indian Navy was launched on 20 Dec 22 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai. She made her first contact with water of Bay of Bengal at 1040 hrs at the Launch Ceremony graced by Smt Rasika Chaube, Financial Adviser , Ministry of Defence. In keeping with the Naval maritime tradition, Smt Rasika Chaube launched the ship to the chanting of invocation from Atharva Veda. The ship has been named Arnala to signify the strategic maritime importance accorded to the island of Arnala  by the great Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Contract for building eight ASW SWC ships was signed between MoD and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers , Kolkata on 29 Apr 19. Arnala class of ships will replace the Abhay class ASW Ships of Indian Navy and are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and Low Intensity Maritime Operations  including subsurface surveillance in littoral waters. The 77.6m ASW SWC ships have a displacement of 900 tons with a maximum speed of 25 knots and endurance of 1800 NM.
Despite challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic, GRSE has made substantial progress on the ships of this project. Launch of this ship reinforces our resolve towards completely indigenous shipbuilding as part of Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. The ASW SWC ships will have over 80% indigenous content, ensuring that large scale defence production is executed by Indian manufacturing units thereby generating employment and capability build up within the country.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju holds online meeting with WADA President Mr Witold Banka, reiterates India's commitment to Clean Sport
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju had an online meeting with World Anti-Doping Agency  President Mr Witold Banka on September 8, 2020 and reiterated India's commitment towards promoting Clean Sports. Speaking at the meeting Shri Rijiju said, "For years I have worked towards promoting Clean Sports and now as Sports Minister of India that commitment has only grown stronger. I am happy to inform you that Clean Sports is a focus area for my Ministry and we are committed to cooperate with WADA to ensure Clean Sports is achieved globally."
While discussing a plethora of issues, Sports Minister also spoke of the readiness of the National Dope Testing Laboratary  to conduct tests as per WADA guidelines. Speaking on this, Shri Rijiju said, "I have been informed that NDTL has submitted all the 47 corrective action reports to WADA as per timelines defined by WADA and also sent a compliance report on the 13 decision points conveyed by the Chair of the WADA Executive Committee. With this, NDTL now stands fully compliant with all requirements of WADA and the International Standard of Laboratories. I would request you to expedite the process and organize to lift the suspension of NDTL's WADA Accreditation." WADA accreditation of NDTL has been under suspension since August 20, 2019.
The Sports Minister also invited the WADA team for an on-site visit of NDTL. "Once international travel is allowed, I would request a WADA team to visit NDTL and check if all upgradations are as per the satisfaction of WADA. If anything else needs amendments, we will do so," he said.
Inviting the WADA President for an India visit, Sports Minister also offered to extend support to WADA in terms of greater financial contribution as well as manpower resources. "We are good at scientific research and I feel that the presence of Indian representatives in your various committees will be beneficial. On behalf of my government I would like to assure you that as a member nation, India is willing to extend all support," he said.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said ‘Launch of ‘Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest’ platform is an important step for New India
“Modi govt has taken several landmark decisions to empower and honor the honest taxpayers who are the backbone of India’s progress and development”
“‘Transparent Taxation Platform’” is another step toward PM Modi’s resolve of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’
“Launch of ‘Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest’ is a gift to our taxpayers by PM Narendra Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman”
“Reforms like faceless assessment, faceless appeal & taxpayers charter will further strengthen our taxation system.”
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said “Launch of ‘Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest’ platform is an important step for New India”. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah through his tweets said “Launch of ‘Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest’ is a gift to our taxpayers by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman”. Shri Amit Shah mentioned that “With reforms like faceless assessment, faceless appeal and taxpayers charter, this platform will further strengthen our taxation system”.
Union Home Minister also added that “Modi government has taken several landmark decisions to empower and honor the honest taxpayers who are the backbone of India’s progress and development. This platform is another step toward Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji's resolve of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance”.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in J&K and Delhi
Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on 15.06.2022 on a leading manufacturer and seller of Jamawar Shawls, Pashmina and Kashmiri Shawls. The search operation covered more than 15 premises spread across Srinagar, Anantnag and Delhi.
During the course of the search operation, a large number of incriminating evidences including hard copy documents and digital evidences have been found and seized. A preliminary analysis of the seized documents indicates that substantial portion of sales have been made in cash, which have not been found recorded in the regular books of account. The search action has also revealed that the Group has resorted to large scale tax evasion through undervaluation and under-reporting of stocks. Unaccounted stock of more than Rs. 4 crore has been detected in Delhi alone.
The group is also showing exports from India to its various concerns located in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. However, the business in the UAE is found to be carried out in the name of third parties, with informal profit sharing arrangement.
The group is found to have made huge unaccounted investment in large number of immovable properties not only in India, but also abroad. Investigations have further revealed the group’s investment in a luxury hotel which is not fully disclosed in the regular books of account.
The search action has led to the seizure of unaccounted cash of more than Rs. 46 lakh.
Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Preliminary Round Results of Fit India Quiz Announced: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans, Navy School and Manovikas English Medium School of Goa toppers
New Delhi/ Panaji, 25th January 2022
The results of the Preliminary Round of the first-ever Fit India Quiz, India's biggest sports and fitness quiz for students was announced today. Sahil Sachin Shetty of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Narayan Bandekar School from South Goa district stood first in the Preliminary round, while Ziyan Charania of Navy Children School stood second and Nadia Nicole Soares Souza of Manovikas English Medium School from South Goa stood third.
Among the other schools that qualified in the Preliminary round are:
Mother of Mercy English High School
St. Joseph’s Institute
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Convent High School
St. Thereza’s Convent High School
Shri Shantadurga Higher Secondary School Bicholim Goa
The national toppers of the Preliminary round are from Uttar Pradesh. Divyanshu Chamoli of Delhi Public School, Greater Noida won the top spot followed by Shashwat Mishra of Sunbeam School, Lahartara, Varanasi.
13,502 schools from more than 626 districts across the country participated in the preliminary round of the Fit India Quiz, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Students of 361 schools across 36 States and Union Territories have now been shortlisted for the State Rounds.
The Preliminary round of the quiz was conducted by the National Testing Agency. Top scorers of the Preliminary round will move into the state round and compete to become their respective state champions.
The 36 school teams  will then move to the National Round that would take place later this year and would be telecast on Star Sports and webcast on multiple social media channels.
The winners of the quiz at each level would win cash prizes  and the honour to be called India's 1st Fit India State/National level Quiz Champion. The Quiz has a prize money of 3.25 crores which will be given out to winning schools and students at various phases of the quiz.
The main aim of the quiz is to create awareness among students about India’s rich sporting history and to also tell them more about India’s centuries-old indigenous sports and our national and regional sporting heroes.
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Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF TO SOUTH WESTERN SECTOR
On Thursday 12 November 2020, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC Chief of the Air Staff  undertook a one day visit to bases located in the South Western sector. On arrival the CAS was received by Air Marshal SK Ghotia PVSM VSM Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command.
At Air Force Station Deesa, the CAS was briefed about the plan of infrastructure developments of the base. He inaugurated the operational infrastructure activities for which government sanction was given in October 2020. The developmental activities at strategically important airfield at Deesa include construction of runway and associated infrastructure.
Later in the day the CAS visited Air Force Station Vadodara and reviewed the operational preparedness at the station. The CAS interacted with the local commanders and the personnel of the station. He urged them to continue discharging their duties with utmost sincerity and ensure a high sense of readiness.
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